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60 dog walkers are listed in Mission Viejo, CA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby dog walkers is 3 years
Dog walkers in Mission Viejo, CA
4.8
(38)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Carri, I reside in Laguna Niguel. I have been dog walking, pet/house sitting for 30 years. I provide excellent care and companionship for your pet! I offer daily, weekly, overnight & extended care, feeding, yard cleanup & oversee medication(s).
It's vital to know that your pet is being loved & well cared for by a...
Carri can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"Carri was absolutely wonderful with our 3-year-old Frenchie, Buckeye! From the moment we dropped him off, it was clear that she treated him like family. He got plenty of belly rubs, snuggles, walks, and playtime, and we could tell he was happy and well cared...
Care member
5.0
(1)
My experience is that I have 10 dogs in the Philippines and I took good care of them the best that I can because I really love them.. I m very caring, compassionate to my dogs and I want to make sure that they have activities everyday like walking them everyday outside our house.
Cristina can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Christina has always shown exceptional work ethic, she cares very much about her patients and also their animals❤️. Her dedication to the health and well-being of her patients can be a hard quality to find in other care givers. I have know Christina for over 6...
Care member
Wafaa D.
Irvine, CA
$22-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Wafaa. I am a mother of two kids. I am currently a stay at home mom. I work as a nanny a babysitter and a dog sitter on my free time. I love pets. I like to go on walks during my free time. For the past 3 years I have been dog sitting my friends dogs and I really enjoyed it.
Wafaa can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Waffa really has a warm heart. When she took care of our dogs, she treated them like their dogs. I really appreciated"
Care member
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have more than 10 years of experience. I can help with Pet Transportation and Pet Walking. I love all pets and especially playing with them!! I can take care of them
4.0
"Rania watched my two dogs, a pit bull mix and a toy poodle chihuahua. She and her daughters walked them throughout the day. My dogs even got along very well with their own dog. Ranai was pleasant to work with and would definitely hire her again."
Paulina M.
5.0
(1)
I love pets and have years of experience caring for them. I can walk dogs or take care of your animals while you are away. I will treat them like they are my own.
Michelle can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a dog lover who is interested in spending time with different dogs. I'm currently helping a friend with training her dog at Petsmart.
Zahra can also help with: Daily feeding, boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Shohreh was so sweet with our 10 month old son W. She was caring and took wonderful care of him. We will be calling her again soon to babysit!"
Brett B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have had dogs all of my life including at one time 3 greyhounds. I have taken care of and walked dogs for 5 years and find I love our four legged friends more than I do most people. I have never met a dog I didn't like or that didn't like me. I have taken care of bunnies as well and have totally fallen in love with our long...
Christina can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
5.0
"Look no further for a pet sitter! Christina is so reliable, caring and sweet! Our family felt so comfortable leaving our home and pet in her hands. We will absolutely hire her again."
Amy M.
Juliet G.
Dana Point, CA
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as honest hardworking, responsible.
I like working with animals because I love animals and comfortable with them since I had a few of my own. A familiar way to earn extra money.
I'm looking for a job that help me to sustain my daily life.
I started working with animals when this is my first time...
Juliet can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Juliet was very good with our small dog, Tessa and so easy to work with given our situation of trying to arrange service from out of state. Highly recommend."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello:)! My name is Samantha and I am a college student home for the summer. I am a huge dog lover and have had lots of experience not only walking, but dog sitting as well. I am very active and very outgoing along with having a flexible schedule. Let me know if I am someone you would be interested in!
Samantha can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Haley!
I'm really passionate about working with children & household assisting. I've nannied on & off for over 8 years- toddlers, teenagers & every age in between.
I was born & raised in Dana Point, CA. I love the beach, art, music, cooking, and overall I love being a helper! I'm gentle, kind, nurturing &...
Haley can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Haley was a very kind an patient nanny with our two energetic kiddos. The kids always had fun with her. She was flexible and above all caring."
Laura E.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
5 years ago, after being laid off in the casinos and helping to raise my beautiful granddaughter, I started a new chapter in my life, I had no idea God would lead me into so many amazing lives.
A brief description of my skills:
I have spent the last 5 and half years taking care of others loved ones. Most of that time has...
Catheleen can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, home modification & more
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 58-year-old mother of 3. Our children are now ages 29, 27 and 23. Over the past 20 + years I have been a stay home mom and volunteer. I enjoyed my days in the PTA, as a basketball coach, Brownie Troop Leader, Religious Education Teacher, Fundraiser for many organizations, Room mom, team mom, and also food pantry helper. I...
Joni can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"Joni is professional and a wonderful caregiver to my Mom. I highly recommend her for anyone needing the extra support."
Carol W.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am vaccinated.
Hi Family, I'm an experienced and responsible Nanny, I love interacting and taking care of children, having helped to raise 7 children between nieces and nephews, with a lot of experience with infant.
When I moved to CA, I have a lot of free time to give love and attention to the children I am taking care of....
Mari can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I have nothing but great things to say about Mari! Like many parents, I get nervous about who to trust my child with, but with Mari, I felt relieved! She was incredible with my daughter. She was always attentive, active and so caring with my daughter. My daughter...
sherry S.
5.0
(1)
I'm always on time. . I'm very kind and sweet and caring and I am a nutrition coach
I'd describe my personality as sweet kind friendly
I like caring for seniors because they are fun and I love to listen to their stories and help them
I'm looking for a job that will allow me a nice place to stay in Newport Beach
I started...
Susan can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep
5.0
"Susan is a dependable, talented women that I had the pleasure of working with for 15+years, she is a very caring women and it's been a pleasure knowing her."
Tracy W.
Dora L.
Dana Point, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Private Child Care Specialist Working With Infants And Preschool Children
5.0
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Thank you taking the time to review my profile. Please feel free to contact me directly for additional information as needed.
I am a highly energetic, caring, and fun-loving person. As a mother of three wonderful adult girls and six grandchildren between them, I know a great deal about babies and small children. In fact, with...
Dora can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Dora watched our son from 3 months to 13 months. She took such good care of him and he adored her. She reads, plays, sings and works on language and development too. She also took him for a daily walk in the neighborhood. I was so grateful to have found her and...
Candace B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sydney. I am a student at Saddleback Community College majoring in Journalism. I moved to San Clemente over a year ago and started working in the food industry however, I am looking for a job with more flexible hours. As I thought of the many jobs I could possibly consider, nannying would be the perfect fit for...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Sydney babysat my nieces for about three months. She's a very dependable and hard worker . She's very passionate for caring for children . My nieces is absolutely adored her. She's stuck to my daily routines for the little ones, and has already had a lot of...
peyton C.
4.5
(17)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
As a mama of an adorable 5yr. young kindergartener, I enjoy/value The Montessori & Waldorf Philosophies. In fact, I'm currently furthering my education in these programs. I believe children learn best through play, dance, & fun. Whether that be learning measurements & introductory math through baking, to learning about our...
Tahiry can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Tahiry to look after our 6month old baby. She was always punctual and texted all details regarding the baby activities. My son loved the morning circle time. Would definitely hire her again!"
Pramodh B.
Fatma M.
Laguna Hills, CA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.8
(23)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Professional Mother helper since 2018 in 2016 started as house keeper in a luxury hotels chains in OC; then joined a cleaning company for commercial, residential properties including hospitals used to provide my own supplies and equipment, but after pandemic most of clients refuse to multi-use equipment from different houses, I...
Fatma can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Tima has worked for me regularly since August. She is always detailed oriented and always has a smile on her face. She always shows up and is always willing to take on more tasks. It’s a pleasure working with her. "
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm Rachel K! I created my own state pet sitting business and have managed it now for 17 years. I am known to be very patient, kind and loving when it comes to caring for animals. I set the bar high when it comes to my services, by going above and beyond expectation, and excelling in honestly, and integrity. Although I prefer...
Rachel can also help with: Boarding, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Rachel is an excellent pet sitter. She was extremely professional, communicative, and follows instructions. I will be using her from now on and cannot recommend her enough."
Heather K.
Elle B.
Ladera Ranch, CA
$17-22/hr
I have a lot of experience providing care for cats and dogs, and I love all animals! I'm open to taking care of pets, dog walking, and overnight care!
Elle can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in Mission Viejo, CA
Carri C.
5.0
Carri does a great job taking care of my dog. She makes us feel like a part of the family.
- Care member
Cristina L.
5.0
Christina has always shown exceptional work ethic, she cares very much about her patients and also their animals❤️. Her dedication to the health and well-being of her patients can be a hard quality to find in other care givers. I have know Christina for over 6 years myself, I am a neighbor to an...
- Care member
Wafaa D.
5.0
Waffa really has a warm heart. When she took care of our dogs, she treated them like their dogs. I really appreciated
- Care member
Rania K.
4.0
Rania watched my two dogs, a pit bull mix and a toy poodle chihuahua. She and her daughters walked them throughout the day. My dogs even got along very well with their own dog. Ranai was pleasant to work with and would definitely hire her again.
- Paulina M.
Zahra J.
5.0
Shohreh was so sweet with our 10 month old son W. She was caring and took wonderful care of him. We will be calling her again soon to babysit!
- Brett B.
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FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Mission Viejo, CA
How much do dog walkers charge near me in Mission Viejo, CA?
A local dog walker near you in Mission Viejo, CA will cost you an average of $20.32 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of April 2025 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.
What is the best way in 2025 to find dog walkers near me in Mission Viejo, CA?
Care.com has 19 dog walkers offering services in Mission Viejo, CA. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Mission Viejo or your zip code. From there, compare your options by reading about the specific dog walking services they provide, their experience with dogs, and their hourly rate. You can also read reviews from other pet parents from Mission Viejo to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.
Is hiring a dog walker near me in Mission Viejo, CA worth it?
Hiring a dog walker is a great way to eliminate worry and guilt when your dog is home alone for many hours, while also being a good way to keep your dog fit, happy and well socialized. You can read reviews from other pet parents living in Mission Viejo, CA to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.
Is it safe to hire a dog walker near me in Mission Viejo, CA?
When searching for dog walkers near you in Mission Viejo, CA, you can use Care.com to start your search. All dog walkers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and any dog walkers who complete the Care Checkhave a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run so you can easily recognize them. CareChecks are a great place to start, but we strongly advise that you take additional steps to ensure you feel comfortable with the dog walker you hire, such as running your own background check and asking for references. You can visit our Safety Center to learn more.
How many dog walkers in my area are available to hire near me in Mission Viejo, CA?
On Care.com, there are currently 19 dog walkers near you in Mission Viejo, CA that you can get to know. You can review dog walker profiles to see who has the experience you’re looking for and who will take on the responsibilities you need help with.